Complete World Bollards Guide

Bollards are one of the most reliable clues in GeoGuessr. These road safety barriers vary significantly between countries, making them excellent for narrowing down your location. This comprehensive guide covers bollards from around the world with interactive features to help you master identification.

Quick Stats

How to Use This Guide

• Search: Use the search bar to find specific countries, regions, or characteristics
• Filter by Country: Select a specific country to see all its bollard types
• Filter by Color: Find bollards with specific color patterns
• View Details: Each card shows front/back views, colors, and identifying notes
• External Links: Click the link icon to see the bollard in Google Street View

Interactive Bollards Database

Pro Tips for Bollard Identification

🔍 What to Look For:

• Primary and secondary colors
• Reflective strips or bands
• Position relative to the road
• Height and thickness variations
• Regional clustering patterns

⚠️ Common Mistakes:

• Not checking both front and back
• Overlooking bollard density patterns
• Ignoring surrounding infrastructure
• Missing subtle color variations
• Focusing only on the most visible bollard

Regional Patterns

Europe

European bollards often feature:

• White bases with colored reflective strips
• Standardized heights and shapes
• Country-specific color combinations
• High density on major roads

Asia

Asian bollards typically show:

• More varied designs and colors
• Different materials (concrete, plastic, metal)
• Unique regional adaptations
• Integration with local infrastructure

Americas

American bollards commonly have:

• Yellow and black warning patterns
• Larger, more robust designs
• Regional variations by state/province
• Different standards between countries

🙏 Acknowledgments

This guide is built upon the incredible work of the GeoGuessr community, particularly:

• u/Mahbows - Original creator of the comprehensive bollards spreadsheet
• r/geoguessr community - Continuous updates and verification
• Street View contributors - Providing the source imagery
• GeoGuessr players worldwide - Field testing and feedback

Data Sources

The bollard data in this guide comes from community-maintained spreadsheets and has been verified through extensive gameplay testing. All images are sourced from Google Street View and used under fair use for educational purposes.

How to contribute: If you notice any errors or have updates to the bollard data, please consider contributing to the original spreadsheet or reaching out to the GeoGuessr community.

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